1976 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 100 kg more than 1976 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Ford Capri (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Escort | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Capri |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 58 L |